Otowi Station Bookstore Closing its Doors

Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop management posted the following statement on Facebook this afternoon that it is closing down:

"Otowi Station will be closing its doors for good on Friday, Oct. 19. Come in tomorrow for 25 percent off everything in the whole store! We have calendars, Buckyballs, Nanoblocks, maps and more! If you see something, snag it! No special orders. No out-of-print orders. Cash or credit cards only. Discounts are limited to the stock on hand. If you want furnishings, equipment or fixtures, we'll talk."

Co-owner Peggy Durbin told the Los Alamos Daily Post a few moments ago that she will close the doors to her business at about 3 p.m., Oct. 19.

"It's a confluence of the downturn in the national economy and the downturn in the local economy and other factors that exist in the face of publishing," Durbin said.

The store has been in its current location at 1350 Central Ave., since 1993. Durbin and her partner Michelle purchased the store Dec. 1, 2005.

In speaking about her future plans, Durbin said, "I want to see through the closing and do the best we can and then retire and stay in Los Alamos."

Elisa Sabedra: Can I still order some books from you online before you close? My son loved the ones ordered for his bday. We're in Colorado. I may just have to drive over for a weekend. Such a wonderful bookstore. : (